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The importance of teaching advanced grammar explicitly

Advanced English grammar can seem extremely complicated. Who needs this level of knowledge? When should it be taught?

Three nightmares become beautiful dreams

Raising awareness of this part of English vocabulary can be a very useful and engaging activity. Glenn Dahlem explains his approach.

Developing alternative listening assessments

Stefan O’Grady describes a new approach to this area.

It works in practice: mini presentations, gapped listening and more

More tested lessons, suggestions, tips and techniques which have all worked for ETp readers. Try them out for yourself – and then send us your own contribution.

The corpus-informed teacher

How can we use corpora? Gerard O’Hanlon offers some useful insights into these important tools.

Copy : how do I look? and communicative crosswords

Two photocopiable activities: how to use eye tracking and communicative crosswords

It works in practice: synonym dictation, lexical lions and more

More tested lessons, suggestions, tips and techniques which have all worked for ETp readers.

Action research: improving attitudes to writing in class

Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar describes a way to improve learners’ writing.

Intercultural awareness

Read about the importance of raising awareness of interculturality by negotiating language meaning based on cultural understanding and responsiveness.

Using captioned videos in the language classroom

Should we use subtitles or captions on videos? Thu H. Tran argues that the combination of words, sound and visuals is extremely helpful for students’ comprehension.

Tackling the real world

Andrew O’Dwyer champions the teaching of language in context.

Three steps to master the art of storytelling in an ESL lesson

Anna Oğuz describes three different approaches to this well-used activity.

Fostering critical thinking in the language classroom

Thu H. Tran offers his ideas on how to raise awareness of this very important skill.

Fundamental questions regarding oral corrective feedback

Thu H. Tran discusses the importance of this activity in improving learners’ accuracy.

Autonomous professional development begins at home?

Marisa Constantinides and Shaun Wilden offer some advice on personal professional development.
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